Summer Science Day Camps
Registration for 2012 Summer Science Day Camps will open on April 4, 2012! Space is limited, so register early. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration will be coming soon! To register now, contact us by phone or print and mail the registration form.
Day Camp Program Hours
Half day camps will meet from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Before care is available free from 8:30 – 9:00 am.
Camps begin and end at MNHC, near McCormick Park, at 120 Hickory St. in Missoula not the International School, as in previous years.
Click here for information on What to bring and how to prepare for half day camp!
Cost
Half Day Camps for grades K-1: $85/members, $130/non-members
Scholarships are available. SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST FORM
MNHC memberships can be purchased for $50 per family.
Early Registration Discount is only available for full day camp programs.
Full payment due upon registration. Registrations are first-come, first-served and are only confirmed when payment in full is received with registration. Space will not be guaranteed without full payment. Please review our Cancellation Policy.
Ages
Camp themes and content are geared toward students in a specific grade range. This allows our instructors to plan activities that work best for students in those grades. Camps are designed for students entering grade levels noted in the fall of 2012.
Grades K-1
Awesome Animals June 18-22
Come learn about some amazing animals that are found in Montana! We’ll talk about predators and prey and learn about simple food chains. We’ll also take a field trip or two to local natural areas and look for tracks, scat, turtles, and aquatic invertebrates!
Insect Insanity! June 25-29
Insects are fascinating creatures with many different adaptations that help them survive. In this camp, we’ll learn about terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates and spend some time dipping our nets into the water to see what we find! We’ll make our own insect nets and learn about metamorphosis. We’ll even make an insect habitat to observe our catches during the week!
Predator Prowl July 9-13
What’s a predator, and what do they eat? Are you better at camouflage or finding your prey? We’ll learn about some surprising predators found here in Montana and look at some real predator skulls!
Happening Habitats July 23-27
In this camp we’ll explore different terrestrial habitats found around MNHC. We’ll catch insects, look for tracks, and learn about some of the birds that live in the city. We’ll also make a habitat for the aquatic critters we catch, set a scent station to see who comes to visit at night, and make our own birdfeeders out of recycled materials!
Aqua Critters August 6-10
Spend the week getting your feet wet! We’ll explore a new, close by aquatic habitat every day. We’ll wade, look for aquatic invertebrates, see if we can spot any osprey, and learn about how important water is to all living things.
All camps are subject to minor changes without previous written notice.
Cancellation Policy: Program fee (minus $50 administrative fee) is refundable ONLY if a cancellation is made 30 days before the first day of camp. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. Membership dues are not program fees and are non-refundable.
